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Taking Care of an Ill Loved One

I didn't think of myself as the nurturing type as I grew up, but when my grandmother became seriously ill while I was in college, my caregiver side came out. I started living with her and balancing her care with my schoolwork. It was very challenging, but seeing her recover and regain her ability to live independently was well worth the five years of hard work. Now I'm returning again to help my grandmother so she can once again stay at home, and I've decided to share some of my experiences online to help other caregivers feel like they're not so alone.

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Vaginal Rejuvenation Surgery: A Look At What Happens After The Fact
Vaginal rejuvenation surgery was once considered a taboo thing that people didn't really talk about, but these days, this surgery is far more common, far more talked about, and far easier understood. Vaginal rejuvenation surgery, sometimes referred to as VRS for short, is a surgery that is performed with the intention of tightening the muscles, skin, and tissue of the vagina. The surgery is sometimes opted for by women who want their vagina to have a more youthful appearance or who want heightened sexual pleasure.

Tips For Choosing Proper Care For Your Aging Parents
If one or both of your parents have reached a point where they are unable to take care of themselves or each other, it's common to think of moving them in with you. But what do you do when you live far away and you're unable to relocate? Ensuring that aging or ill parents are properly taken care of requires a little forethought and some planning. Here are a few tips to guide you through deciding which path to take and how to ensure that your loved ones are safe.

4 Reasons An Assisted Living Facility May Be An Option For Your Loved One
If you have a loved one with increasing care needs, it may be time to explore some care facilities in the area. It's incredibly difficult to try to care for your aging loved one without help from professionals. Luckily, there are many great facilities out there waiting to help. Assisted living facilities may be one option to consider. Keep reading to better understand the reasons as to why an assisted living facility may be a good fit for your loved one.

Dealing With Substance Abuse: Why Some Refuse Rehab
Do you know someone dealing with drug or substance abuse? If so, you can probably recognize their need for rehabilitation. However, many addicts are reluctant to seek treatment for a variety of reasons, including the following: Fear of Weakness Those who suffer from addiction often have a feeling of control over their own actions. They mistakenly think that they can simply end addictive behavior whenever they would like to do so.

Tips to Help Keep Your Skin Healthy and Radiant
The largest and fastest organ on your body is your skin according to the American Academy of Dermatology. With this now on your mind, you may want to think about taking better care of it to keep it looking healthy, hydrated, and radiant. After all, you take good care of the other organs in your body like eating healthy for your heart or drinking plenty of water to help your kidneys function properly, so why not take that same care with your skin.

Getting Past Weight Loss Issues
If you have been trying to lose weight unsuccessfully, then there are some things you can do to try to get those results to happen. Sometimes, weight loss can come to a standstill, or be extremely difficult for one reason or another. It is important for you to try different things, so you can see what works best for you and get past any problems that may be preventing you from seeing the results you should.

Tips For Recovering From Common Sports Injuries
If you play sports, you risk injury. If you should suffer injury, you will need to recover as quickly as possible in order to continue getting better at your respective sport and be able to help your team again. Here are some tips for recovering from common sports injuries so that you can get back on the court, field, or strip as soon as possible. 1. Sprained Ankle One common injury that you might suffer while playing sports is a sprained ankle.

Your Child's Aching Back: Spotting Problems From An Overweight Backpack
Young kids are facing more academic demands in school than ever with increased testing and performance measurements. With the increased demands often comes an increase in the number of books that kids have to carry to and from school. The added backpack weight could be causing serious back problems, both short and long-term. What is the Concern? Children shouldn't carry backpacks that exceed approximately fifteen percent of their body weight. Carrying more weight than that can lead to posture issues, muscle pain and other potential injuries.

You Could Be Impairing Your Preschooler By Ignoring Their Vision Problem
If you feel like your preschooler is falling behind developmentally, it's important to make sure there isn't a problem with their vision. Up to 10 percent of preschool aged children may have vision problems, and catching and correcting the issue right away is going to be the key to dealing with it and helping your child. There are a few signs that you may think are caused by other conditions, or that you think are just part of being a child, that actually indicate there is a vision issue.

5 Myths About Nose Jobs Debunked
Everyone has insecurities about the way they look, but sometimes they become so overwhelming that it makes you feel like you want surgery to change them. One insecurity that usually falls into that category has to do with the nose. Whether it is too big, has a bump, droops down, or just doesn't fit your face, feeling insecure about your nose can take a big toll on your self-esteem. Considering your nose is the center of your face and often one of the first things someone notices, it's understandable why you might want to consider getting yours fixed.